Thursday, November 7, 2013

CHPP Daily Brief - Thursday, November 7, 2013

Praying the Word of God . . .
in the Will of God . . .
over the Issues of the Day
(Isaiah 55:11)

Thursday, November 7, 2013

"When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; And through the
rivers, they will not overflow you. When you walk through the fire, you will
not be scorched, Nor will the flame burn you." (Isaiah 43:2)

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The Senate on Thursday approved the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA) in
a historic advance for the gay rights cause. The upper chamber approved ENDA in
a 64-32 vote, and 10 Republicans joined Democrats in supporting the bill.

The legislation would create federal workplace protections for gay and
transgender people by banning employers from discriminating on the basis of
sexual orientation. (Read
more)-
Although this bill has now passed the Senate, the House has yet to take action
on ENDA. Thankfully, all reports are that the majority of the members of the
House of Representatives do not support ENDA and will vote against this
legislation. Pray much over the next vote, asking our Lord to raise up a
firewall against this bill in the House. Thank you!

Illinois lawmakers on Tuesday positioned their state to become the largest in
the heartland to allow gay marriage, finally pushing the measure through the
House after months of arduous lobbying in President Barack Obama's home state. -
Father, we are appalled at the actions of legislators in Illinois. Hawaii, also
a "home state" for Obama, is also voting on gay marriage. We pray for
Your mercy over our nation and an awakening for our people.

- "Lord be merciful to me; heal my soul, for I have sinned against
You."
[Psalm 41:4]3. Sebelius: Sorry, but we won't delay Obamacare - Washington Times

President Obama's top health official said Wednesday that early Obamacare
enrollment numbers will be "very low" but rejected any talk of
delaying the reforms, even as Senate Democrats pressured the White House to
correct the law's failures. -
Father, this woman has refused to answer questions, touted the party line, and
been in general hard-hearted in the hearings. We ask for her removal, and
removal/blockage of the law that is causing the problems.

- "Do not fret because of evildoers, nor be envious of the workers on
iniquity. For they shall soon be cut down like the grass, and wither as the
green herb."
[Psalm 37: 1]4. ALERT - Supreme Court debates government's role in public prayer -
Washington Times

In one of the biggest religious freedom cases in years, Supreme Court justices
and attorneys engaged in what one observer called a "very vigorous
exchange" over whether a small New York town's practice of having a prayer
before government meetings passed constitutional muster. -
Lord, we pray for protection of Freedom of Religion in our public venues. We
ask that you touch the hearts of the Supreme Court justices to decide with
wisdom and honor in Your favor.

- "I will remember the works of the Lord." [Psalm 77:11]5. Flow of anti-aircraft missiles to Syria could land in hands of al Qaeda
- Washington Times

One of terrorism's most feared weapons, the shoulder-fired anti-aircraft
missile, has begun to flow into war-ravaged Syria in numbers that alarm the
West because they may fall into the hands of al Qaeda, according to national
security analysts. -
Father we thank You for blocking the flow of these weapons to al-Qaeda.

- "The Lord has made all for Himself, yes, even the wicked for the day
of doom." [Proverbs 16:4]6. Saudi nuclear weapons 'on order' from Pakistan - BBC

Saudi Arabia has invested in Pakistani nuclear weapons projects, and believes
it could obtain atomic bombs at will, a variety of sources have told BBC
Newsnight. -
Lord we pray that You will intervene against this plan and cause it to fall
apart.

- "They gather together against the life of the righteous, and condemn
innocent blood. But the Lord has been my defense, and my God the rock of my
refuge." [Psalm 94:21-22]

The Middle East in Focus

The Middle East in Focus

This week, for all the headlines cited below, please join us in proclaiming
THIS DECREE:

"Shall not the Judge of all the earth do right?" (Genesis
18:25b) 1. A Greater Israel? Faction says no to two-state solution,
yes to annexing Palestinian areas - Washington Post

As Secretary of State John F. Kerry resumes talks here Wednesday in the quest
to create "two states for two people," a vocal faction in Israeli
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government is, more openly than ever,
opposing the very idea of a Palestinian state -- and putting forward its own
plans to take, rather than give away, territory. 2. Israel preps for massive air drill with US, Greece, Italy -
Times of Israel

The Israeli Air Force will conduct a joint drill with a bevy of some 1,000
pilots from three other nations in the Negev Desert later this month. 3. Kerry pushes Israel, Palestinians to make "hard
decisions" for Middle East peace - CBS News

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry waded again into the nitty-gritty of
faltering Israeli-Palestinian peace talks on Wednesday, saying he was
optimistic that tensions and difficulties could be overcome, even as Israel's
leader bashed the Palestinians for the poor state of negotiations. 4. Despite rifts, Kerry remains upbeat on peace talks -
Times of Israel

US Secretary of State John Kerry waded again into the nitty-gritty of faltering
Israeli-Palestinian peace talks on Wednesday, saying he was optimistic that
tensions and difficulties could be overcome, even between "two proud
people" struggling to reach an accommodation.

The Persecuted Church

Today's Focus: The Persecuted Church

"The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who
are crushed in spirit." (Psalm 34:18) City in California Sued for Allowing Christian Themed Prayers -
Christian Post

As the U.S. Supreme Court prepares to take up the issue of prayer before
government meetings this week, a major atheist group has filed a lawsuit
against a California city, arguing the city allowed a chaplain to deliver
sectarian prayers at city council meetings for the past several years.

The church-state separatist group Freedom From Religion Foundation [FFRF] has
filed a lawsuit in the San Luis Obispo Superior Court against the city of Pismo
Beach, Calif., located on the state's central coast. The lawsuit claims that
the city's chaplain Rev. Paul E. Jones, a volunteer, has provided predominately
Christian-themed invocations prior to city council meetings for the past five
years. The lawsuit seeks to have the city's chaplain position discontinued and
to stop the practice of prayer before city council meetings. "With
20% of the adult population today identifying as nonreligious, at least a fifth
of the population is routinely excluded and offended by official prayer
conducted by the city," Annie Laurie Gaylor, FFRF co-president, said in a
press release regarding the lawsuit. "Non-Christian believers are also
excluded when the government prayer is Christian, as it routinely is. It's time
public officials catch up with the changing demographics. Elected officials
should get off their knees and get to work," she added.

"In virtually every city prayer, Jones pressures citizens and the council
to live a Christian lifestyle in accordance with the bible, to vote for
'righteous' leaders and to make decisions that honor Jones' particular
god," the FFRF press release states.

The press release goes on to claim that out of the 112 city council prayers
delivered by Jones from 2008 to 2013, the vast majority of the prayers made
reference to a Christian God and Christian beliefs.

Pismo Beach city attorney David Fleishman has argued, however, that California
law allows the city to have a chaplain as long as the chaplain does not heavily
promote just one religion, and he believes Rev. Jones has been very conscious
of being inclusive in his city council addresses.
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Pray for the Harvest!

Pray for the Harvest!

"Do you not say, 'Four months more and then the harvest'? I tell you,
open your eyes and look at the fields! They are ripe for harvest." (John
4:35)
Every day, in every nation on earth, tens of thousands of men and women are
making decisions for Christ. Now, you can monitor this amazing fact online by
literally "watching" as these souls are born again into the Kingdom.

Of course, the identities of those who are coming to the Lord are never
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"names" daily, praying over each one to be mentored and to grow in
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